BELGIUM VS COSTA RICA TODAY MATCH PREDICTIONS

BELGIUM VS COSTA RICA TODAY MATCH PREDICTIONS

England are fresh from a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica, but how will group rivals Belgium get on this week? The central American side will have a better idea than most of who is making it through that pool, as they’ve met all four teams since November. They lost 2-1 to Panama in their final qualifier, and since then they’ve met Tunisia and the Three Lions. How will they get on in their final warm up friendly in Brussels this week?

Belgium have impressed going forward, but they’re also looking good in defence. Their back three switch has given them much more balance, and that is clear from their results of late. They’ve kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven home games, including all of their last four. They conceded just twice at home in the qualifiers, and we’re expecting more of the same here. Their talent in defence seems to be paying off finally, so we’re backing a tough night for Costa Rica’s forwards this week.

Belgium face off with a Costa Rica side who have lost to nil in four of their last five away trips. They’ve lost without scoring against both Tunisia and England’s second string last week, so Belgium should have little trouble recording a fifth straight home clean sheet. We’re backing a win to nil for the Red Devils in this game, while we’re also predicting a 2-0 win for Martinez’s side.

We think Romelu Lukaku will fire for Belgium this summer, as he’s been in fantastic form for his country. The forward has struck 11 goals in his last eight internationals, including one against Egypt last week. We expect a comfortable win for the Red Devils against Costa Rica, and they should create plenty of chances. We’re backing Lukaku to score on Monday night, with the Man United forward well valued to bag a goal.

BELGIUM VS COSTA RICA STATS

Belgium have scored twice in six of their last eight matches at home.
They are also unbeaten in 11 matches on their own patch.
None of Costa Rica’s last six friendly matches have seen both teams score.